For every time the Tulane football defense flexes a muscle, the offense is going to push back as camp heads to the end of week two. And vice versa. The offense reasserted itself a little on Thursday after struggling in the past few practices against a revved up defense.

Quarterback Tanner Lee made some 55-60 yard heaves against the No. 1 defense and found freshman Teddy Veal on a go-route late in practice for a touchdown.

"As you can see, Tanner can throw it," Johnson said. "He got some balls in there that we hadn't seen around here in a while. Sherman (Badie, a running back) and Veal and those guys could run down the sidelines, Leandre (James) did it on the other field. These guys are playing and they are playing well. (Receivers Justyn) Shackleford and Xavier (Rush) are having an outstanding camp."

Johnson added:

"I think the offense played a little bit better than the defense today."

Veal and Marc Edwards stood out. So did Badie.

"He's a home run hitter, now," Johnson said of Badie. "He's just got to he's just got to be more consistent. I worry about him a little bit putting the ball on the ground but he is playing well."

The defense wasn't without its heroes Thursday, though.

Safety Brandon LeBeau picked off a Devin Powell pass and made plays throughout the workout

"LeBeau is having a real good, really good camp," Johnson said. "I saw Marbley, he look good today, Redwine has been playing well. I like Daren Williams doubt. Daren is coming on don't be surprised (if he plays this fall)."

Special teams continues to be a concern.

Lorenzo Doss blocked a Steven Broccoli field goal attempt because of a high Matt Marfisi snap. That was after Marfisi replaced Michael Lizanich at deep snapper.